Focusing on Jesus

During the wonderful season of Christmas, do you ever get down? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? A feeling that seems to be in stark contrast with the music, the festivities, the decorations and all that goes with the holidays? I wonder if the pressure, stress, job assignments, battles and the 24/7 service that angels render to their King ever tempt them to stutter in their praise and worship of Him. Even as I ask that question, I immediately know the answer. No! They are never interrupted in their worship (Revelation 4:8). And that must be intentional, because they do a lot of work (Psalm 103:20-21), including the work they did that starry night 2,000 years ago, when their announcement of the birth of Jesus erupted in praise: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests” (Luke 2:14, NIV 1984).

One key to living a life of continuous praise is that our focus is not on ourselves or someone else or anything else … our focus is on Jesus, and who He is.

READ REVELATION 5

BECAUSE HE IS UNEQUALED IN POSITION Revelation 5:1-5

What does the scroll reveal? See Revelation 5:7, 9; 11:15-18; 12:10-12; 15:7; 21:5.

What is His position? See Ephesians 1:20-23, Colossians 1:17-20, Hebrews 1:3.

Name people throughout history, until this present day, who would want to rule the world.

What is the question in Revelation 5:2? What is the difference between wanting something and being worthy to have it?

Why did John weep? What was at stake if no one was found who was worthy to rule the world from God’s perspective?

In all of the universe, in every generation, how many people were found to be worthy to take the scroll?

What is one of the benefits to you of praise to the Lord? Read Isaiah 61:1-3.

What or who has interrupted your praise?

This Christmas, if your praise has been interrupted for any reason, would you restart it? Praise God for just giving us Jesus. Why? Because He is unequaled in His position, undisputed in His power, and unrivaled in His praise. He is worthy of all your praise 24/7!

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Thank you for reminding me,that although I feel overwhelmed at times,it's nothing compared to what Jesus felt on the way to His crucifixition at calvary. He was spat upon,cursed,whipped and beaten,but He still did the Father's will.

Jesus humbled Himself.He went from commanding angels to sleeping in the straw.From holding stars to clutching Mary's finger.The palm that held the universe took the nail of a soldier.Why? Because that's what love does.(Max Lucado)Praise Jesus Forever

Amen and Amen. JESUS is our KING, the Hope for all nations. GOD is Righteous, Holy and full of Glory and JESUS is our Saviour, Messiah, Anointed One. JESUS is the First and the Last, Beginning and End, Alpha and Omega, the BRIGHT MORNING STAR.